Selectable fire trigger mechanism

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1995-03-03

1997-04-22

Bentley, Stephen C.

Ordnance

Automatic

Firing device operation or control

89142, F41A 1946

Patent

active

056231148

ABSTRACT:
An improved trigger mechanism for weapons having full automatic fire capability. Exertion of a first predetermined trigger pressure enables the disconnector to engage the hammer in a semi-automatic fire mode. Exertion of a second, greater trigger pressure disables the disconnector, enabling a full automatic mode of fire.

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